Ramos named executive chef at St. Germain's

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San Diego native Kaitlin Ramos has stepped up as the new executive chef at St. Germain's Café & Bistro in Encinitas. Ramos will oversee the restaurant’s breakfast, lunch and recently launched dinner service, as well as unveiling a new menu.

Previously working at Wolfgang Puck's Spring Café in Las Vegas for two and a half years, Ramos held several positions there and within the restaurant’s catering program. Shortly after she relocated back to San Diego and worked as Chef Dan Moody’s line cook at Relate Restaurant, a pop-up restaurant, which was hosted at St. Germain’s.

For more information about the restaurant, visit stgermainscafe.com

The San Diego Opera has announced a partnership with KPBS Radio that will enable the company to air all opening night San Diego Opera performances for the 2012 season live, beginning with Strauss's Salome AT 7 P.M., Saturday, Jan. 28.

In the Santaluz area of San Diego, Twisted Vine Bistro Wine Bar, is now open for lunch and dinner and brunch on Saturday and Sundays. Specializing in locally sourced, natural food, ingredients are selected by Executive Chef Mia Sailing

Visit thetwistedvinebistro.com

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